Tennessee unemployment income taxability checker

Tennessee does not levy a state income tax, so unemployment benefits are not taxed.

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How this checker works

Step 1 captures your unemployment income for context and confirms Tennessee has no state income tax.

Step 2 summarizes the state impact as $0 and points you to federal tax tools.

Frequently asked questions

Does Tennessee tax unemployment benefits?

No. Tennessee does not levy a personal income tax, so unemployment benefits are not taxed by the state.

Do I still need to file a state return?

Tennessee does not require a personal income tax return. Focus on federal filing and any local taxes that apply to you.

Tennessee does not levy a personal income tax. This tool is informational, not tax advice.